What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Designer position at GOAT USA?
ABOUT THE JOB
We are seeking a detail-oriented and creative Assistant Designer to support our design and product development team in bringing seasonal concepts to life. In this role, you will collaborate closely with design, product development, and production teams to develop catalogs, prepare artwork and technical assets, and help manage the flow of design information throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for design, solid organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining brand consistency and meeting deadlines.
Job Title
Assistant Designer
Job Purpose
The Assistant Designer plays a key supporting role in the creative and product development process by assisting in the development and execution of seasonal design initiatives. This role works closely with the Design, Product Development, and Production teams to help produce seasonal catalogs, prepare technical and artwork assets, and support communication with vendors. The Assistant Designer contributes to the overall visual direction of the brand while ensuring design work aligns with brand standards, timelines, and production requirements. This role demands a keen eye for detail, a strong sense of creativity, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the design and layout of seasonal catalogs for mainline and wholesale assortments.
- Assist with graphic placement guides for apparel and accessories across multiple product categories.
- Coordinate with the marketing and e-commerce teams to provide accurate artwork files, product visuals, and design assets.
- Help organize and archive past seasonal artwork, graphics, and production files for future reference.
- Help track design updates, revisions, and approvals across multiple seasonal projects.
- Utilize the PLM system to input, update, and manage product information, including tech packs, artwork files, colorways, and style details throughout the development process.
- Create and update flat sketches, including stitch and seaming details, for catalogs and technical packs.
- Review color strike-offs and help communicate feedback to vendors.
- Scale graphics for multiple size ranges, including Toddler, Youth, and Adult.
- Maintain organized and consistent communication with vendors regarding graphics, artwork updates, packaging, and design specifications.
- Help build and organize seasonal color palettes and product outlines.
- Assist in custom project graphic development as needed
- Work within Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects, to execute and support design deliverables.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- 2-3 years apparel design experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Full-Time, exempt.
- Normal working hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; must be flexible to work evenings and occasional weekends.
- Location: Plainview, NY
ABOUT US
GOAT USA, founded on Long Island in 2016, is a dynamic athletic lifestyle fashion brand known for delivering high-quality products and a customer-first experience. Our brand embodies the aspirational motto, “Ordinary People Do Extraordinary Things,” represented by our iconic logo, Chuck the GOAT. We inspire everyone to be the GOAT!
Our growth is fueled by strong connections, whether through live event pop-ups across the country, our e-commerce website, brick-and-mortar stores, or partnerships with leading retailers in the industry. With a team of over 150 employees (and growing), GOAT USA fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and camaraderie, making it an exciting place to work and grow.
Please visit our Instagram at @goatusa and our website, www.goatusa.com for a better understanding of the brand, product line, and founder’s story.
Full Time U.S. Employee Benefits Include
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid Holidays
- Weekly free lunch, drinks, & snacks
- Health Insurance
- DCA/ FSA account
- Employee discount
- And more
Life at GOAT USA
Life at GOAT USA is dynamic, fun, and welcoming, where every team member contributes to our energetic and collaborative culture. We believe in celebrating our team with perks like free lunch once a week, complementary drinks and snacks, and generous discounts on all GOAT USA products. Join us and be part of a company that values passion, creativity, and community!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
GOAT USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. GOAT USA considers all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.